Amy Hempel

Just finished reading her collected short stories. She is highly recommended in the sites I find and I understand why. Not many authors are also artists. She paints stories beyond the words. Her work is beautiful and haunting. Her images stick in your head well after the reading. I found myself reading a story and having multiple "wow" moments. She is deep and multifacited. It was a great learning experience and something I recommend for any casual readers or authors looking to learn something about the craft.

Matt